Discover Florence’s hidden stories, traditions, legends, lucky charms and fascinating curiosities. Explore secret symbols, historic customs and lesser-known tales that reveal the authentic spirit of Florence beyond its famous landmarks.
Hidden beside Florence’s Archbishop’s Palace, San Salvatore al Vescovo preserves a rare Romanesque marble façade only steps from the Duomo. […]
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The Barbadori Towers in Borgo San Jacopo reveal a medieval Florence of fortified family houses, political rivalry and narrow streets – only steps from Ponte Vecchio. […]
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Santa Felicita is one of Florence’s most easily overlooked churches. Just beyond Ponte Vecchio, it combines Pontormo’s extraordinary Capponi Chapel, Brunelleschi, the Vasari Corridor and centuries of Florentine history. […]
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The Loggia dei Lanzi transforms Piazza della Signoria into an extraordinary open-air sculpture gallery. Discover Cellini’s Perseus, Giambologna’s masterpieces and the history behind one of Florence’s finest free attractions. […]
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Directly beside Florence Cathedral, the Loggia del Bigallo is an easily overlooked Gothic landmark with a remarkable history of charity, art and medieval Florence. […]
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Discover Oratorio di San Sebastiano de’ Bini in Florence, a little-known historic oratory and museum on Via Romana with Renaissance art, a connection to Beatrice Portinari and an intriguing history as a medieval pilgrims’ hospice. […]
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